Q: Does reading in dim light hurt my eyes?
A: Dim lights are great for watching movies or having sex, and they're also fine for your eyes. What does hurt your eyes is being indoors a lot. People who grow up outdoors must accommodate their eyes between close-up objects and the horizon; this exercise keeps their eyes limber and supple so they can see better for longer. As a side note, our eyes are extremely sensitive to peripheral motion. When we focus ahead all day long, we don't take time to allow this peripheral vision to dominate. Achieving this peripheral vision is particularly useful for meditation. |
